To show respect for the Papacy.
8 popes and countless other important people
Yes it did, such as multiple popes and kings
Upon a papal death, the ring is ceremonially crushed in the presence of other cardinals by the Camerlengo, in order to prevent the sealing of backdated, forged documents during the interregnum, or sede vacante.
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
god was kinda important... :)And Jesus and all of his disciples were important. as well as all of saints, all of the historic popes king Henry 8th est
the popes had more power over the kings
There have been 16 popes named Benedict. Please be specific.
Papaphobia is the fear of popes.
Not a lot the pope's ring is made out of gold and has an engraving on it. Somewhere in the range of $375-$450 dollars now the actual engraving may cost more to make. Also the pope's rings are destroyed after they die or abdicate.